Sala Bolognese
Let's Explore Sala Bolognese
Hello everyone and welcome to my guide to discover Sala Bolognese! Located in the metropolitan city of Bologna in Emilia-Romagna, Sala Bolognese is a scattered municipality of 8,475 inhabitants. Here's what you can see in this beautiful city.
Monuments and Points of Interest
If you're a fan of religious architecture, don't miss the visit to the Pieve of Santa Maria Annunziata and San Biagio. This ancient Romanesque basilica from 1096 is one of the oldest sacred buildings in the area. Pay attention to the marble altar table, which most likely comes from an ancient Roman temple. In 1920, it underwent restorations that removed many Baroque-era additions. Another interesting church to visit is the one of San Biagio, the parish church in the hamlet of Bonconvento. Built on the pre-existing structure, the current church dates back to the end of the 18th century and was completed in 1813 as remembered by the plaque above the main portal. Instead, the church of Santa Maria Assunta (Sala Bolognese) is located in the hamlet of Padulle. This 14th century church was then modified between 1874 and 1892. Finally, the Oratory of Santa Maria Auxilium Christianorum, also known as the "chiesolino of via Cappellina," is a popular countryside oratory that integrates some typical architectural elements of the Bolognese territory from the second half of the 18th century.
Regarding civil architecture, a stop not to be missed is the Zambeccari Palace "Il Conte" in Bagno di Piano. This 16th century palace equipped with four corner towers is still decorated with internal frescoes. Villa Minelli (Bagno di Piano), commissioned in the 18th century by the Sisters of Santa Maria degli Angeli, is preserved as a summer residence and has a noteworthy 18th century chapel. Villa Terracini (Osteria Nuova), on the other hand, is an 18th century villa surrounded by a large park. Note the ice house, a sort of "pantry-fridge," and the chapel of San Gaetano built in 1851 by Angelo Bassi. If you love ancient architecture, don't miss the Ponte di Bagno (Bagno di Piano), a partially destroyed Romanesque construction due to a collapse. It was built in 1883 on the Reno River to allow for greater commercial exchanges between the municipality and the Centese. Another architectural curiosity from the 1920s is the Bagnetto (Bagno di Piano), a 1925 hydro-pumping plant that allows for the discharge of the waters of the Reno into the Collettore delle Acque Basse. Finally, the Casa Largaiolli (Padulle) is a countryside villa with a park attached to the bank of the Reno River.
Not only architecture, but also natural beauty! The A.R.E. Dosolo (Padulle) is an ecological rebalancing area located between the Dosolo canal and a second channel of water confluence. Here you can immerse yourself in nature, walking through woods of different tree species and observing the water birds in the observation-friendly lake, in specially camouflaged points. Additionally, the area includes an expansion tank.
Society
Demographic Evolution
Sala Bolognese has 8,475 inhabitants and since January 2012 has been part of the Terre d'Acqua Union of municipalities.
Administration
Below you can find a table related to the administrations that have followed one another in this municipality.
I hope that this guide can be useful for discovering the treasures that Sala Bolognese has to offer. Enjoy your visit!
